CRE QUESTION PAPER AND MARKING SCHEME MODEL20241009003

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

PAPER 1

2 ½ HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

(a) Write your name and admission number in the spaces provided above.
(b) Sign and write the date of the examination in the spaces provided.
(c) This paper consists of six questions.
(d) Answer any five questions in the spaces provided at the end of question six.
(e) Each question carries 20 marks.
(f) This paper consists of 16 printed pages.
(g) Do not remove any page from this booklet.
(h) Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all pages are printed as indicated and no questions are missing.

QUESTIONS

1. (a) Explain four teachings on the relationship between human beings and the environment from Genesis stories of creation.
   (b) State what God provided to man in the creation accounts. (6 marks)
   (c) Identify six causes of evil in Kenya today. (6 marks)
2. (a) Describe the call of Moses (Exodus 3: 1–22). (7 marks)
   (b) Give six reasons why Moses was reluctant to go back to Egypt. (6 marks)
   (c) State seven qualities of Moses shown during his call. (7 marks)
3. (a) Give seven reasons against kingship in Israel. (7 marks)
   (b) Explain how King Solomon failed as a king of Israel. (7 marks)
   (c) Identify six factors that make Kenyan political leaders not perform their duties effectively. (6 marks)
4. (a) Give six ways through which the Old Testament prophets communicated their messages to the people. (6 marks)
   (b) State the teachings of Prophet Amos about the Day of the Lord. (7 marks)
   (c) Identify seven ways through which the church in Kenya can fight social evils. (7 marks)
5. (a) Outline the message of Jeremiah in his letter to the exiles (Jeremiah 29:1-14). (7 marks)
   (b) Give four reasons why Prophet Jeremiah condemned the practice of necromancy in Judah. (8 marks)
   (c) State five factors that make it difficult to have reforms in Kenya today. (5 marks)
6. (a) Outline eight roles of priests in African traditional societies. (8 marks)
   (b) State six moral values taught to the youth during initiation to adulthood in traditional African communities. (6 marks)
   (c) Give seven reasons why the observance of taboos has declined in African traditional communities. (6 marks)

MARKING SCHEME

1. Creation Stories

(a) Four Teachings on the Relationship Between Human Beings and the Environment from Genesis Stories of Creation

1. Both were created by God/common origin.
2. Human beings are superior to all other beings/creatures.
3. Human beings should take care of the environment/preserve/conserve it.
4. Human beings have authority over the rest of creation/subdue the earth.
5. Human beings should enjoy God’s creation; the rest of creation was made for the glory of God.
6. All creation is very good; human beings should treat the rest of creation with reverence/respect.
7. Human beings and the environment are interdependent/depend on the existence of each other.
   (4 x 2 = 8 marks)

(b) What God Provided to Man in the Creation Accounts

1. The Garden of Eden/is a beautiful home.
2. A helper/companion/a wife.
3. The gift of life/breath.
4. His love/perfect happiness.
5. Wealth, e.g., gold from the four rivers.
6. Power to procreate.
7. Authority/dominion over the rest of creation.
8. All types of food needed, i.e., plants/animals.
9. Water from the four rivers, i.e., Tigris, Euphrates, Gihon, etc.
   (6 x 1 = 6 marks)

(c) Causes of Evil in Kenya Today

1. Bribery and corruption.
2. Diseases.
3. Poverty.
4. Negative influence from mass media.
5. Unemployment.
6. The influence of drugs and alcohol.
7. Poor leadership.
8. Lack of guidance and counselling.
9. Permissiveness.
10. Destruction of the environment.
11. Poor parenting.
    (6 x 1 = 6 marks)

2. The Call of Moses (Exodus 3:1-22)

(a) Description of the Call of Moses

1. Moses was herding the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, a priest in Midian.
2. The angel of the Lord appeared to him in a burning bush on Mt. Sinai, which was not being consumed.
3. Moses moved closer, and the Lord called out by his name.
4. God commanded him to remove his shoes for he was standing on holy ground.
5. God revealed Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Moses’ ancestors.
6. God told him that He had heard the cries of His people in Egypt and had come to deliver them through Moses.
7. Moses was reluctant to go back, but God assured him of His protection.
8. God revealed Himself as “I am who I am”/Yahweh.
9. God foretold the hardness of Pharaoh to release the Israelites from Egypt unless through a mighty hand.
10. God promised favour to the Israelites to obtain jewellery, silver, gold, and clothing.
    (7 x 1 = 7 marks)

(b) Reasons Why Moses Was Reluctant to Go Back to Egypt

1. He had killed an Egyptian.
2. Pharaoh wanted to kill him/feared for his life.
3. He feared that the Israelites would not believe that God had sent him.
4. He was not an eloquent speaker/stammerer.
5. He feared that the Israelites would not accept him as their leader.
6. He lacked identity/confidence.
7. He did not have enough knowledge about Yahweh/lack of faith.
8. He was already settled in Midian/had a family.
   (6 x 1 = 6 marks)

(c) Qualities of Moses Shown During His Call

1. Care/cautiousness.
2. Inquisitiveness.
3. Respect.
4. Patience.
5. Obedience.
6. Wisdom/intelligence.
7. Courage/bravery/fearlessness.
8. Faith/trust.
9. Consistency/reliability.
10. Humility.
    (7 x 1 = 7 marks)

3. Kingship in Israel

(a) Reasons Against Kingship in Israel

1. The people’s demand was a rejection of God as their king.
2. The king would recruit Israelites’ sons forcefully into the army.
3. The king would introduce forced labour in Israel.
4. The king would introduce slavery in Israel.
5. The king would grab their land and property.
6. The king would impose heavy taxation to maintain the army and royal palace.
7. The Israelites would lose their identity in become like other nations.
8. The king would take their daughters to be performers and cooks in his palace.
9. Hereditary kingship would bring oppression and dictatorship in Israel.
   (7 x 1 = 7 marks)

(b) Failures of King Solomon

1. He married foreign wives/concubines.
2. He allowed the worship of foreign gods/idols.
3. He murdered his half-brother Adonijah, whom he thought would rival his power.
4. He taxed the Israelites heavily for his upkeep.
5. He challenged the instructions given to his father David to rely on God.
6. He built places of worship for the false gods.
7. He subjected the Israelites to forced labour/slavery during the construction of the temple/his palace.
8. He signed treaties with his neighbours for protection.
9. He sold land to Hiram, King of Tyre.
10. He spent more time building his palace than the temple of God.
    (7 x 1 = 7 marks)

(c) Factors Hindering Kenyan Political Leaders from Performing Effectively

1. Lack of leadership skills.
2. Lack of obedience to God.
3. Lack of faith/trust in God.
4. Some may be corrupt.
5. Tribalism.
6. Conflicts among themselves on matters affecting the government.
7. They are not loyal to their leader/subjects.
8. Failure to accept their mistakes.
9. Lack of patience.
   (6 x 1 = 6 marks)

4. Communication of Messages by Old Testament Prophets

(a) Ways Through Which Old Testament Prophets Communicated Their Messages

1. Through lyrics.
2. Prose/narratives.
3. Through sermons/public speeches.
4. Through letters (e.g., Jeremiah).
5. Through songs and poems.
6. Through lamentations.
7. Through symbolizations/symbolic acts.
8. Through their lifestyles.
9. Miracles.
10. Discussions/dialogue.
    (6 x 1 = 6 marks)

(b) Teachings of Amos About the Day of the Lord

1. It will be a day of terror and disaster.
2. God will punish the Israelites for their disobedience/He will remember their evil deeds.
3. The land shall tremble; there will be earthquakes.
4. People will mourn/no happiness.
5. There will be darkness at noon.
6. The feasts and festivals will not be joyful.
7. People will thirst/hunger for the word of God.
8. It will be a day of disappointment to the Israelites.
9. People will faint while searching for the word of God.
10. The wicked will not escape God’s judgment.
    (7 x 1 = 7 marks)

(c) Ways Through Which the Church in Kenya Can Fight Social Evils

1. Preaching the gospel to the people to inspire change.
2. Repenting.
3. Reporting wrongdoers to the authorities.
4. Providing guidance and counselling.
5. Punishing those who violate rules.
6. Educating the youth on moral issues.
7. Being role models.
8. Helping the needy.
   (7 x 1 = 7 marks)

5. Jeremiah’s Exilic Letter

(a) Outline the Message of Jeremiah in His Letter to the Exiles (Jeremiah 29:1-14)

1. Build houses and live in them.
2. Plant gardens and eat their produce.
3. Marry and raise families.
4. Pray for their masters.
5. Promote the welfare of their cities.
6. God would bring them back after 70 years.
7. God would answer their prayers.
8. Yahweh was still accessible to them even in Babylon.
9. Not to listen to false prophets and diviners.
10. Trust in God and not give up.
    (7 x 1 = 7 marks)

(b) Reasons Why Prophet Jeremiah Condemned the Practice of Necromancy in Judah

1. It indicated a lack of faith in the one true God.
2. The Israelites and their king disobeyed God’s command by consulting necromancers.
3. It was a form of deception, hence evil before God; the diviners and magicians misled the people.
4. Necromancy polluted the true worship of Yahweh; syncretism distorted the true worship.
5. By trusting in divination/magic, the Israelites showed their lack of knowledge of the one true God.
   (4 x 2 = 8 marks)

(c) Factors Making Reforms Difficult in Kenya Today

1. Lack of political will by leaders.
2. Corruption in the country.
3. Tribalism/nepotism.
4. Weak institutions to carry out meaningful reforms.
5. Many political parties with different ideologies.
6. Selfishness/lack of vision among reformers.
7. Lack of finance.
8. Lack of patriotism among leaders.
   (5 x 1 = 5 marks)

6. Kinship Ties in African Traditional Societies

(a) Roles of Priests in Traditional African Societies

1. They performed religious duties in sacred places (e.g., shrines).
2. They took care of religious places.
3. Led people in prayer/petition/repentance/thanksgiving.
4. They offered sacrifices to God.
5. They performed rituals (e.g., purification rituals).
6. They acted as intermediaries between man and God/ancestors.
7. They consulted ancestral spirits for advice.
8. They removed curses.
9. They were the custodians of customs in society.
   (8 x 1 = 8 marks)

(b) Moral Values Taught to the Youth During Initiation to Adulthood in Traditional African Communities

1. Hospitality/generosity/kindness.
2. Honesty.
3. Integrity.
4. Tolerance/perseverance/endurance.
5. Chastity/faithfulness/self-control.
6. Loyalty/obedience.
7. Respect/courtesy.
8. Love/responsibility.
9. Cooperation/unity/courage/hard work.
   (6 x 1 = 6 marks)

(c) Reasons for the Decline of Taboos in African Traditional Communities

1. Introduction of Christianity/Islam.
2. Formal education.
3. Permissiveness in society.
4. Inter-ethnic marriages.
5. Struggle for gender equality.
6. Government policies on some traditional practices (e.g., female genital mutilation).
7. Urbanization.
8. Modernization.
9. Influence from Western culture (e.g., dressing).
10. Weakening of moral values in society.
    (7 x 1 = 7 marks)